WHATELY
Whately
Whately is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Old English word "hwæte" meaning "wheat". The surname is believed to have originally referred to someone who worked with wheat, such as a grower or seller.
The earliest recorded instances of the Whately surname date back to the medieval period in the county of Essex, England. The name has since spread to other parts of the country and can be found in various other regions.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Whately include the 19th-century theologian and philosopher Richard Whately, who served as the Archbishop of Dublin and wrote extensively on topics such as logic and economics.
The spelling of the surname may have evolved over time, resulting in variations such as Wheatley or Wheatly.
Today, individuals with the surname Whately can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, carrying on the legacy of this ancient and distinguished name.
There are approximately 62 people named Whately in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Whately.
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